Hello once again
everyone, I apologize for the extended delay. As most of my fans
know, I was planning to move to Canada to be with my mate Jay. Due to
regulations that neither Jay nor I knew about though, the move did
not go as planned. After being turned back at Canada, U.S. Customs
confiscated some of my property, including my computer. At that time
I had enough money to return to Michigan, and stay with relatives
until I could raise more money. After three weeks, I had just enough
to return to Florida. By this time though, I was about at the lowest
point in my life. I did not have any way to write, or any place to
live. I was also not with the person who I longed to be with more
than anyone in the world. I had never felt more alone and hopeless in
my life, and was in no shape to even think about writing. Even after
starting back to work again, I still had no place to live, and no one
in Orlando to turn to. Then a friend named Jim and his mate Richard
contacted me with an offer to help. I am now living in Arizona with
them, and I'm finally able to return to writing with their help. To
Jim and Richard, I owe you many thanks, and possibly my life.

If you have visited my
web site in the past month and a half, you have undoubtedly noticed
some changes. Due to financial reasons, I have been forced to move my
site to a GeoCities free site, which doesn't hold much more than the
books I'm currently adding to on my different stories. The earlier
books of all my stories are still available at Nifty though. I just
don't have the space to store them on my site unless I'm currently
adding to them, or have not started the next book yet. Also, some
stories have disappeared from my site altogether. This is due to my
computer being confiscated. I can't go into more detail than that,
but the stories that have been removed completely are ones that will
not make me look good in my current situation, and they must
regrettably be abandoned for now. I'm very sorry if this includes any
of your favorites, but I have to do this in my best interests. There
may also be slight changes in style to the stories I am continuing to
work on. The one thing that confuses me is why my CD copy of my book
Time To Go was confiscated by the Department of Homeland Security. It
has made me determined though to rewrite the story so it may be
accepted for publishing by mainstream publishing agents. If it scares
the government that much, it may be a story that needs to be told.
Anyway, that just about covers the past month and a half. And now
it's time to return to my story.

Stories on Nifty by tim
the story guy:A Christmas Promise - in the adult/youth
section (Posted 12/18/06)Doctor Bechtel - in the
adult/youth section (Last update 01/12/07)Physical Attraction
- in the adult/youth section (Last update 01/19/07)Training
Day - in the adult/youth section (Completed 9/17/04)What A
Gas! 1 & 2 - in the adult/youth section (Book 2 completed
01/08/07. Story will continue with What A Gas! 3: We Are
Family.)Orgasmia 1 & 2 - in the sci-fi/fantasy section
(Last update 04/20/07)Sweet Sixteen - in the
sci-fi/fantasy section (Last update 01/14/07)Time To Go
(special preview) - in the sci-fi/fantasy section (Preview
completed 8/28/06. I have added Chapter 3 to the preview because I
feel that it's a much better chapter to finish the preview with. The
entire book is still available, and info can be found on my web
site.)Allen 1, 2, 3, & 4 - in the high school section
(Last update 02/28/07. Update in progress.)City Mouse, Country
Mouse - in the high school and rural sections (Book 1 completed
7/21/06. Story will continue with City Mouse, Country Mouse 2: The
Education Of Mice.)Fate - in the high school section (Last
update 2/06/07)No One Else 1, 2, & 3 - in the high
school section (Last update 03/01/07)Starting Over 1, 2, &
3 - in the high school section (Last update 04/17/07)

Allen
4: The Boys In the Band

by
tim

Chapter
12

From the last chapter:

"And you need me to
sign some papers?!" laughed Lee's dad. "That's tough shit!
Let the little fag die on the streets! I ain't signing for anyone to
save his worthless ass, and he ain't coming back here!"

"You're right that
Lee isn't returning there sir!" said Amanda, now wanting her
say. "My name is Amanda Stewart, and I'm a caseworker with the
DCF here in Florida. That is where Lee is at now, and my department
is filing with Michigan to have him made a ward of our state. I hope
you realize that I've heard everything you've said this morning, and
it will go into the report we file with Michigan to have Lee remain
here for his own safety. You will no longer have to sign anything for
Lee to be properly cared for, and I suggest you hope Michigan doesn't
decide to pursue action against you. Good-bye sir!"

Amanda ended the call,
but Lee's dad had already done his damage. Mike took one look at Lee,
then took the boy into his arms as Lee broke down into tears.

"I'm so sorry you
had to hear those awful things he said son." said Mike, as he
rubbed Lee's back. "You'll never have to hear them again now
though. You're mine and Emily's son now, and we're going to give you
the love and care that they should have. We love you Lee, and it'll
be okay now."

"I love you and
Emily too Mike." replied Lee as he cried. "It still hurts
to hear him think worse of me than garbage."

Mike held Lee close to
him for the next thirty minutes, while Amanda looked on and smiled.

Next it was Rusty's turn
to cheer Lee up after the exchange with his real parents. Rusty threw
an arm around Lee, and said, “You're my brother now Lee. Our
dad will get this legal as soon as he can, and you can be Lee Cooper
if that's what you want. I promise I'll be the best brother you could
ever want too. I'll make you forget about everything that's happened
up until the time you became my brother.”

“I know he means
that Lee.” said Liam. “Your life is going to be simply
brilliant from this time on. I'm so lucky to have such a wonderful
boyfriend as you.”

Rusty then turned Lee
over to Liam, and Liam gave his boyfriend a warm and loving kiss.

“All of you guys
are the greatest.” said Lee, after Liam had broken the kiss. “I
know that my parents would have eventually found out that I'm gay, so
I'm lucky to have had the best friends and the greatest lover in the
world around when it happened. I'm going to be so proud to have you
as my brother now Rusty. If it weren't for that and having a great
boyfriend, I don't know how I'd make it.”

“Well, you'll make
it fine now brother.” smiled Rusty. “Let's get out and
have some fun today now, before we have to meet with our headline act
today.”

“What did the
ladies want anyway?” asked Allen.

“I don't know, but
they said we'd like whatever it was.” replied Rusty. “The
other guys are going to meet us at their hotel at three this
afternoon.”

Meanwhile out in
California, Erik was waking up with Aaron wrapped tightly in his
arms. “Good morning love.” said Erik cheerfully, after
waking Aaron with a kiss to the cheek. “Stephen should send us
the plans for the ride today. Are you ready to go to the zoning board
after we finish at the studio?”

“Yeah, I just hope
they say yes.” replied Aaron.

“That's why I'm
having the studio's lawyer meet us there.” said Erik as he
grinned. “If he can't get it done, no one can. Now, let's go
see what mom and Celeste have ready for breakfast.”

Sharon and Celeste were
sitting close together at the table, as they greeted the boys to
breakfast. “Good morning boys.” said Sharon.

“Hi mom and mom.”
smiled Erik. “Good, you have breakfast ready. Aaron and I have
to get to the studio soon.”

“I know, the limo
is already waiting for you two.” replied Sharon. “You two
have a good time at the studio today. I'll be going out with Celeste
today. She has a few new listings to look at, and wants me to learn
enough to help out. We should be home well before you boys though.”

“I hope so.”
smiled Erik. “Aaron and I were going to the zoning board after
we finish at the studio.”

“Good luck then
boys.” said Celeste.

“Thanks mom.”
replied Erik affectionately.

The boys went ahead and
ate breakfast quickly. After Erik gave Sharon and Celeste both a kiss
on the cheek, and Sharon demanded the same from Aaron, the two boys
were off.

Lee, Liam, Luke, Elliott,
Pete, and Andrew all thought the dark glasses Rusty and Allen wore
were kind of funny. It did keep the boys from being recognized for a
little while though. As soon as they came off the slingshot ride
though, a few people did spot them. Fortunately it was in a very
small park, and the boys were about ready to leave anyway. After a
round of mini golf, it was time to meet the ladies of the other band
at their hotel. Rusty and Allen's group met the other boys in the
band outside the hotel, then went up to the suite together.

“Hey boys, come on
in.” said the lead singer, a little bit unenthusiastically.

“What's wrong?”
asked Rusty. “I thought you had exciting news for us today.”

“I did until our
friend Brad stopped by today.” replied the singer, who then
pointed toward a rather famous male singer sitting in the suite.

“Hi sir, it's
really nice to meet you!” said Rusty.

“You guys are
friends of these ladies, so Brad is fine.” replied Brad.

“So, what was the
news our friend had that involved you, but now seems like there's
something wrong?” asked Allen.

“I'm suppose to
play the arena tonight, but my band is stranded, and there's no way
to get them here in time.” replied Brad. “I wanted you
boys in the front row, but now I guess I'm going to have to postpone
the show. The funny thing is they wouldn't fly with me, saying it was
too dangerous. Now I'm here, and they're stranded. For what it's
worth now, they did say they may have been wrong. My fans are going
to hate me for having to postpone.”

“Why do you have to
postpone?” asked Calvin. “All you have to do is get
someone who knows your music to sit in for them tonight.”

“Where am I going
to find people like that on short notice?” asked Brad.

“All of us know
your music.” said Shane. “We listen to it all the time.
I'm sure we can pick it up in time for the show.”

“Are you boys
serious?” asked Brad.

“Of course we are!”
smiled Calvin.

“We need someplace
to rehearse really quick then!” said Brad.

“I'll call dad and
have him get our stuff to the arena!” said Rusty. “They
should let us go ahead and get in there early, since the alternative
would be for you to postpone the show.”

After Rusty gave Mike a
quick call, everyone headed over to the arena. The manager there was
happy to cooperate after he knew what the situation was. Mike went
ahead and backed up to the loading dock as soon as he got there, and
the boys grabbed enough equipment to practice. The road crew for Brad
then helped Joey and Skip start setting everything else up. The boys
were picking Brad's songs up so well that it really impressed him.
After about an hour, Brad told them to take a half hour break.

“You boys are so
good that I think this is going to work.” said Brad. “Snoopy,
if you didn't already have a band, I'd ask you to join mine in a
heartbeat, not that the rest of you boys aren't as good though. It's
just that I have two banjo players in my band, and Snoopy outplays
both of them put together. Son, you sound like an entire banjo
section all by yourself! I've never seen anyone pull off three finger
plucking like that!”

“Geez Brad,
thanks!” smiled Snoopy.

“You other boys are
great too.” said Brad. “I almost wish you were my regular
band. It's too bad you're so damn popular.”

After the break, the boys
practiced for another hour. Then it was time for the warm up band to
set up and do a sound check. By this time, Brad's crew had everything
set for the show, with Joey and Skip's help. Joey and Skip actually
managed to pick up a few things from the more experienced sound and
lighting men.

As Rusty and the gang
were about to help their new friend, Aaron, Erik, and the studio
lawyer were sitting down with the zoning board chairman.

“You have to
realize that you live in a very exclusive residential community
boys.” said the chairman. “A rollercoaster in the middle
of a residential area would cause major noise issues, not to mention
the fact that residents in the community might not appreciate the
sight of something like that practically in their backyard.”

“This is a private
structure though, and you haven't even asked the people in the area
if they would mind.” said the lawyer. “I've looked over
zoning regulations in the area, and there aren't that many
regulations against private recreation if it's contained within the
property of the owner.”

“Yeah, it's not
like we're going to be running this all day long to make a profit.”
said Aaron. “It's just for me, my mate, my family, and my
friends. Besides, I live in the last property on the end of the
street. Most of it runs off into a dead end gully that's a part of my
family's property, and the only neighbor that borders the property is
Erik and his family.”

“It's not that easy
boys.” said the chairman.

“I've looked into
that too.” said the lawyer. “Unless this violates a
regulation, which it doesn't, you have to at least give us a public
hearing, and let these boys neighbors decide whether or not to let
them do this. If the people of the community don't object, the boys
should be allowed to proceed.”

“Okay, I'll grant
you the public hearing a week from tonight.” said the chairman.
“Don't get your hopes up too high until they say okay though.
Some of the people in neighborhoods like this can be very picky.”

“We'll convince
them.” smiled Erik.

As the warm up band was
playing in Orlando, Brad went over the song order with the boys. They
had sounded so good that Brad wasn't very worried about it. Then the
time finally came for the boys to take the stage, and wait for Brad's
entrance. After Brad made a rather flashy entrance, he stepped up to
the mic.

“Hello Orlando!”
said Brad. “How are the best fans in the world?” That
gave him a nice round of applause, then he continued, “I have a
very special treat for you fans tonight. I've given my regular band
the night off tonight. Filling in for them are a very nice and
talented group of boys, who amazingly know all of my songs. I want
everyone to give a nice round of applause to Youthful Discretion!”

After the thundering
applause died down, the show got underway. The boys did a great job
with Brad's songs, and his road crew even commented that he had never
sounded so good in concert. Since the female back up singer had been
stranded with his regular band, and he had two duets as a part of his
show, Brad had Rusty then Allen take turns joining him on stage. The
crowd never minded at all that it wasn't the regular female back up
singer with him, as both Rusty's and Allen's voices sounded very nice
together with Brad's. When the show was over, Brad had never received
such loud applause.

“I don't know how
to thank you boys for tonight.” said Brad. “If it hadn't
been for you, I would have had a lot of angry fans out there tonight.
As it is, we gave them a heck of a show. If your guys career ever
turns sour, please look me up.”

“It was an honor to
play with you tonight Brad.” said Rusty. “I think we
should see how our next album does before we consider your offer
though.”

“I can't blame
you.” laughed Brad. “I wish you boys all of the success
in the world.”

“Thanks Brad.”
said Allen.

The next morning, Amanda
stopped by to see Mike. “Hi Mike, I have some unsettling news
for you this morning.” said Amanda.

“Please don't say
they're not going to let Lee stay here.” said Mike.

“It's nothing like
that.” replied Amanda. “After my boss heard what Lee's
father had to say, then relayed that to his counterpart in Michigan,
they immediately agreed he should stay here. The police there went to
question Lee's father this morning though, and it seems he has left
town. They don't seem to know where he is now, but I have a horrible
feeling he may be on his way here.”

“I hope you're
wrong Amanda, but with my experience, I'd say you're not.” said
Mike. “That's about all we need right now.”

“Don't worry Mike,
I'll have my friend in the police department put a pair of undercover
officers keeping an eye on Lee.” said Amanda. “If that
creep of a father of his gets near him, he'll wish he had stayed in
Michigan. My boss managed to get a restraining order against Lee's
father when he heard the man had disappeared.”

“Thanks Amanda,
that helps a lot.” said Mike. “It's just that Calvin's
real father had a restraining order against him too, and that didn't
work out so well.”

“I promise that
nothing like that will be allowed to happen Mike.” replied
Amanda.

Mike had a tough job
ahead of him now. Lee and the other boys needed to know what was
happening, so they would know to look out for Lee's father. Mike
called all of the boys in the band over, along with their parents.
Then he called Rusty, Allen, Lee, and Liam down to wait for everyone.

Once everyone was there,
Mike said, “Okay everyone, I got some news this morning
that...” At that point, Mike was interrupted by the phone,
which he went ahead and answered.

“Hi Mike, how is
everyone?” asked the recording company owner.

“We're doing pretty
good.” replied Mike. “The stop in Orlando is giving us a
chance to rest up so far. What can I do for you this morning?”

“I just wanted to
let you know that we're making preliminary plans now for a second
album.” replied the owner. “Do the boys want to record
there in Florida, or back out here in California?”

“Well, I think most
of us are getting over what happened the last time we recorded in
California.” replied Mike. “I know the facilities you use
there are better, so it won't be too much of a problem. Besides, we
can always charter a bus if necessary.”

“That's great
Mike!” replied the owner. “I'm going to schedule us to
start the day after Christmas then. I know that's still a long way
off, but studio time can be booked up quite far in advance at times,
and I want to make sure we have plenty of time for this. Just make
sure the boys have enough new material ready by then.”

“I'm sure that
won't be a problem.” said Mike.

Once Mike hung up, he
said, “Okay, that was the recording company owner. She wants
the boys back in the studio the day after Christmas to record their
second album. Now let's get back to why I called everyone here. I got
news this morning that Lee's father has disappeared. The police in
Michigan went to question him this morning, but he had apparently
been tipped off.”

“Aw shit Mike, do
you think this might be another episode like Calvin's dad?”
asked Tom.

“Amanda and I both
think he may be on his way here.” replied Mike.

“So, our kids may
be in danger because of Lee's crazy father?” asked Greg.

“I'm so sorry
everyone!” said Lee, on the verge of tears. “Maybe I
should just face him, and get this over with.”

“Like hell you
will!” exclaimed Calvin. “My real father acted the same
way, and he only wanted one thing. He wanted me dead. We're not
letting anything happen to you Lee!”

“Calvin is right.”
said Rusty. “You're my brother now Lee, and I'm not letting
anything happen to you!”

“I can't let you
guys be in danger because of me though.” said Lee.

“I hope it won't
come to that.” said Mike. “Amanda is going to have
undercover officers watching Lee starting this evening. If he gets
close to Lee, they'll place him into custody.”

“And if he gets by
them, he'll be the only one in danger!” said Calvin. “I
can solve all of his mental issues with one punch!”

“Yeah Calvin, I'm
with you!” said Rusty.

“I really don't
want you boys putting yourself in that kind of position.” said
Mike.

“That's too bad
Mike.” said Allen. “We all love Lee quite a bit. If he's
in any danger, we're going to be there to protect him.”

“Yeah, there are a
few of us who know what to do to protect Lee.” said Snoopy.

“Then it's
settled.” said Calvin. “Lee, you now have four new
shadows until your father is caught. Me, Rusty, Allen, and Snoopy are
going to be with you constantly starting right now. That man will
never lay a finger on you!”

“Boys, there are a
lot of consequences to consider here.” said Tom. “The
hands of all four of you could be considered deadly weapons by the
police. That carries a lot of impact for anything you do.”

“Yeah, but the man
is already a threat to Lee.” replied Rusty. “According to
the self-defense laws in Florida, if he's a serious physical threat,
we have the right to defend ourselves with any means available.”

“Besides, I wasn't
man enough to stand up to my real father, and it almost got Allen
killed.” said Calvin. “I'll never let that happen to
another friend of mine! I mean NEVER too!”

“We can't talk you
boys out of this, can we?” asked Mike.

“Sorry dad, Lee's
my brother now.” said Rusty. “He has four new bodyguards
until this is over, and nothing is going to change that.”

“I really don't
know what to say guys!” said Lee emotionally.

“I do Lee.”
replied Rusty. “I love you so much brother, and I'm not letting
anything happen to you.”

“I love you too
Rusty!” cried Lee.

Rusty immediately took
Lee into his arms, and gave his brother a warm and comforting hug.
Rusty broke the hug after five minutes, and gave Lee a kiss on the
cheek. Then the other boys took turns giving Lee a hug. It was
impossible for Mike and the other parents not to shed a few tears at
such a display of love between friends. Mike knew that Lee was now
indeed a permanent member of the family, and was very proud of how
Rusty felt about his brother.

The boys then began
getting ready for the first of their shows in Orlando. The police
escort arrived as the boys were getting ready to head to the arena to
set up and check their equipment. Lee and Liam were always within
arms length of Calvin, Rusty, Allen, and Snoopy from the time Mike
informed them of Lee's father. The undercover officers didn't know
what to think about having to watch six boys now. It did enable them
to see the boys in concert though, as Rusty had Lee and Liam both
stand at the side of the stage. The first of four shows was a huge
success, and the first night passed quietly. It was a little cramped
back at Rusty and Allen's apartment though, as Rusty and Allen had to
find room for Lee, Liam, Luke, Elliott, Snoopy, Chris, Calvin, and
Ricky. Since Rusty and Allen had a good sized bed, they shared it
with Lee and Liam. Luke and Elliott made room on the sofa bed for
Snoopy and Chris, which left Calvin and Ricky on the smaller pull
down bed. The boys spent a very cozy night, but that didn't stop any
of them from expressing love to their mates.

The next day about
midday, the boys noticed the undercover officers going on alert. “Oh
shit guys, he's here in town now!” exclaimed Lee. “I know
it, I can feel him!”

“Don't worry
brother, we're with you!” replied Rusty.

“Shit babe, I can
feel it too!” said Allen.

“So can I!”
said Ricky.

“Okay guys, today
we're going to be very careful and cautious.” said Calvin. “If
anything doesn't feel right, make sure Lee is covered. We're going to
get this creep if he gets past the police! Did anyone have any dreams
last night?”

“I did.”
replied Rusty. “I saw all of us leaving Orlando for the rest of
the tour. We all seemed very happy. I hope that wasn't just wishful
thinking.”

“Well, I trust your
instincts Russ.” smiled Calvin.

The atmosphere was very
tense that afternoon, as the boys got ready to go to the arena for
the second show. The boys felt a little relieved though when they
noticed that they had been joined by another pair of undercover
officers. Lee still wouldn't feel better until his father had been
caught. Once at the arena, the officers decided everything looked
clear. They then went ahead to check out the backstage entrance to
the arena.

“Here we go guys.”
said Calvin, as the boys started making their way to the backstage
entrance.

Allen was the first to
sense that something felt wrong. He ran ahead a little, and stepped
between two trucks. The other boys were now very alert. As they
approached where Allen was waiting, Lee's father stepped from behind
a trailer.

“You boys stop
right there!” said Lee's father, as he pulled out a handgun. “I
don't want to hurt anyone I don't already have to!”

“Why dad?”
asked Lee, on the verge of breaking.

“How can you still
call me dad, after trying to have me put in jail?” asked Lee's
dad.

“Maybe it's because
that's where you belong!” replied Calvin.

“You have a smart
mouth kid!” said Lee's father. He then raised the gun and said,
“If you boys step away from my son, I'll try not to hurt any of
you!”

“That's not going
to happen.” said Rusty. “Lee's my brother now!”

“That's a shame.”
replied Lee's father.

Okay
everyone, I hope this chapter was worth the wait. My what an ending
too, with Lee's father holding the boys at gunpoint! Will someone die
here? I guess we'll have to wait until the next chapter to find out.
Please send all comments to: timthestoryguy@yahoo.com.
Also, don't forget that my site has moved to:
www.geocities.com/timthestoryguy.
Thanks for reading, and I'll see you again in Chapter 13. By the way,
I'm just kidding. I know everyone would kill me if I stopped here.
lol. Now, let's see who survives.

Snoopy was the first to
strike, with a kick to the man's midsection. Although Lee's father
was knocked backward by the blow, he still managed to hold onto the
gun. Allen had to act quickly now, or one of his friends was likely
to get shot. Allen stepped out, and delivered an elbow chop to Lee's
father's forearm. Allen heard at least one of the bones in the man's
forearm snap, as the man dropped the gun in pain. Then Lee's father
turned to Allen, and delivered a punch with his good arm. Rusty was
infuriated when he saw Allen knocked to the ground, so he lunged
forward. Rusty and the man traded a few punches to each other's face,
before the man swept Rusty to the side with his good arm.

“Alright!”
said Calvin, who was now standing in front of Lee's father. “Now
it's my turn!”

Calvin delivered one shot
to the man's lower chest, immediately dropping Lee's father to the
ground.

As Lee's father laid
there motionless, Lee asked, “Is he...?”

“I don't know, but
Calvin got him with a pretty dangerous hit.” replied Snoopy,
who was checking to make sure Rusty and Allen were okay.

The officers finally came
back, and went to the suspect who still laid on the ground. After
checking Lee's father, they looked at Calvin, who was still standing
near the man.

“Hey, it was self
defense.” said Calvin. “The man had a gun, and he was
willing to kill all of us.”

“That's true
officer.” said Allen, who was now back to his feet. “Something
had to be done, or he would have killed us. Is he dead?”

“No son, he's still
alive.” replied the officer.

“I have the
suspect's gun!” called out another officer.

“He's just
unconscious right now.” said the first officer. “The
paramedics are on their way here. Once he's released, we'll lock him
up to face charges for today.”

“Good, I want to
face him in court over what he's done!” said Lee.

After the officers left
with Lee's father and the paramedics, Rusty asked, “What
happened there Calvin? I thought that punch killed him.”

“It must have only
shocked his heart enough to knock him out.” replied Calvin.
“Now, let's go get cleaned up. We have a show to do!”

Okay, that's a much
better place to stop. hehe. Don't forget to send your comments, and
join me again for Chapter 13.